Stephen A Smith does it again,

[ginobme]

SAS is still maintaining that the Heat will win it all. Then he made some kind of reference that Finley stayed in Texas due to no state taxes?? And he also stated that Finley needed to "get it together brother, pass up a chance to play alongside shaq" this guy is unreal and a disgrace to espn.

[drivanroca]

yep

[MannyIsGod]

Florida also lacks a state income tax, don't they?

[ChumpDumper]

Then he made some kind of reference that Finley stayed in Texas due to no state taxes??Er, Florida has no state income tax as well.

[Marcus Bryant]

Sorry, bitch. More titles for the Spurs.

Life is good. :smokin

[Solid D]

Why are we not surprised?

Let him spout. It would be boring if there weren't dissenting views.

[Big Pimp_21]

Thats to be expected...and yes, Florida is one of 9 states with no state income tax. You would think SAS would know that being that he's lives up Shaq's ass.

[Knoxville Spur]

SAS is a fing idiot. He has been blowing Shaqass forever. It was even worse when we had to hear him blowing Shaqass and Bryant at the same time.

[ObiwanGinobili]

SAS is a :idiot
I'm waiting for the day he gets bitch slapped on national television. I'm sure it'll come soon with all the bullshit his pie hole sputters.

[samikeyp]

the Spurs could get DWade, Kobe and KG along with TP, Manu and Tim and SAS would still drop the "whoever has Shaq will win" card. Unreal. This proves the anti-Spur bias.

[ginobme]

he actually did go on to say florida has no state tax as well so I really have no idea where he was going with that argument, i guess no where as usual

[HeatChamps]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.

[samikeyp]

And the Heat don't have anyone to stop Duncan. You are right though....no one can stop Shaq....but the Spurs don't have too they will just lock up everyone else.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.

Mohammed doesn't have to, especially when Detroit takes care of it before "unstoppable" even makes it to the Finals.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.

Try to beat the Pistons first. Then get cocky.

[Sense]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.



He knows never bet against shaq?

He said they'd win last year... guess who won?



if anything he should know to bet against him.
Btw, Tim can stop him if not slow him, he's also a center.

[ginobme]

And the Heat don't have anyone to stop Duncan. You are right though....no one can stop Shaq....but the Spurs don't have too they will just lock up everyone else.

amen, like they did to amare and the suns, allen and the sonics, anthony and the nuggets, the list goes on and on

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Shaq won his last ring in 2002, so yeah, that shows you should always bet on him. [/sarcasm]

[Dos]

SAS is a caca head... I heard his show today, and he might as well plant his lips on Shaq's ass like a fly!!

[HeatChamps]

Everyone knows it was Shaq's thigh bruise that prevented Miami from winning a championship. Shaq healthy equals pistons loss. Next come the spurs and Mohammad would get embarrased by Shaq. They will have to put in Nesterovic to avoid the humiliation.

[samikeyp]

Everyone knows it was Shaq's thigh bruise that prevented Miami from winning a championship. Shaq healthy equals pistons loss. Next come the spurs and Mohammad would get embarrased by Shaq. They will have to put in Nesterovic to avoid the humiliation.

well that and the fact that Detroit was better.

[Sense]

Everyone knows it was Shaq's thigh bruise that prevented Miami from winning a championship. Shaq healthy equals pistons loss. Next come the spurs and Mohammad would get embarrased by Shaq. They will have to put in Nesterovic to avoid the humiliation.



Hah.. and then there was an excuse...



He didn't say excuses,in fact he said there are "no excuses"...the least you can do as a fan is agree with Shaq. :lol

[exstatic]

Shaq hasn't won since 2002. Ancient History.

Poor Shaqqy pooh had a thigh bruise? A man, like Duncan, plays through his injuries.

[ChumpDumper]

Hey, being punked by the Pistons two years in a row is no mistake.

You're owned.

[mcornelio]

is this heat guy serious or is this a mouse joke?

[Sense]

He's probably a bandwagoner.... ignore him.

[HeatChamps]

San Antonio might be the better defensive team but there is no defense that can slow down a 300+ pounder attacking the basket. Just get out the way Mohammad so you won't get hurt. Let Shaq dunk it.

[Spurminator]

This raises an interesting question....

Why the hell are you watching Stephen A. Smith?

[leemajors]

i thought wade's injury was more critical to their loss, he was much more visibly impaired. then again, championship teams find a way to get past those things. miami just collapsed at the end of the 4th, detroit put it on them.

[Dos]

yeah too bad there are a bunch of what if's from last year....

but only one fact and that is The Spurs are your NBA World Champions!

[HeatChamps]

Because the guy knows his shit. The guy is a great analyst and the only analyst I care for. I also like Fred Carter.

[leemajors]

get back to us when the heat are champs in anything but their own minds. they tinkered waaaay too much this offseason. they really need to resign damon jones

[DarkReign]

wtfpwned

A poor beaten Shaq, with 2 defensive liabilities...hmmmmmmmmmm...

See ya next year...maybe if you get that far.

Only TRUTHS from last year:

Pistons beat the Heat.
Spurs beat the Pistons.

What is this discussion about?

[Sense]

San Antonio might be the better defensive team but there is no defense that can slow down a 300+ pounder attacking the basket. Just get out the way Mohammad so you won't get hurt. Let Shaq dunk it.


You act like Shaq is god and unstoppable..

unfortunately at his age he isnt... and he showed how insecure he was when he brought in the other egos.

[DarkReign]

Well T Park, now you're known as a bandwagoner, a fat bozo, and a lier.

Its spelled liar. Just an FYI.

[Sense]

Its spelled liar. Just an FYI.


I was waiting for someone to correct me if wrong... too lazy to google, thanks I'll fix it.

[samikeyp]

San Antonio might be the better defensive team but there is no defense that can slow down a 300+ pounder attacking the basket. Just get out the way Mohammad so you won't get hurt. Let Shaq dunk it.

right there. defense wins championships. end of story.

[Dex]

San Antonio might be the better defensive team but there is no defense that can slow down a 300+ pounder attacking the basket. Just get out the way Mohammad so you won't get hurt. Let Shaq dunk it.

Yeah, Shaq lost the past three years because he wanted to, right? :rolleyes

Or are you going to blame that all on his poor little hurt toe?

For a bigman, he sure can be a pansy sometimes.

[angel_luv]

this guy is unreal and a disgrace to espn.


I didn't know it could get any worse than ESPN! :lol :lol :lol

[HeatChamps]

right there. defense wins championships. end of story.
Why did the spurs get owned by the lakers last year than. This is no regular offensive team that relies on perimeter shooting. This is a Shaq team. There is no answer for a Shaq team.

[Dex]

Oh, and bragging about the fact that your best guy, your supposedly 'unstoppable center', is better than our 8th option is a real strong argument.

Then again, this was the same guy who got owned on defense by Kevin Willis in 2003. :lol

[mookie2001]

STOP letting yalls chodes explode over what SAS says

[Spurminator]

I also like Fred Carter.

:lol

Okay, this guy can't be for real. I'm gonna go ahead and assume this is an act.

Funny though.

[Boo]

ESPN has SAS because he attracts attention.

Look how much attention he has in this forum.

No matter how much you hate him or love him he gets paid from that.

[Instigator]

didn't you know sas is a comidian. just laugh :lol

[Mavs<Spurs]

Everyone knows it was Shaq's thigh bruise that prevented Miami from winning a championship. Shaq healthy equals pistons loss. Next come the spurs and Mohammad would get embarrased by Shaq. They will have to put in Nesterovic to avoid the humiliation.


Ah, this year's thigh bruise acted retroactively and that was what stopped Shaq from winning in 2003 and 2004 as well as 2005. Interesting theory. However, I think we see a problem in your theory (see above). BTW, Duncan's two bad, sprained ankles didn't stop us from beating the Pistons.
Da nile ain't just a river in Egypt.

Shaq is too old to really put up a monster game, the type needed for the Heat to win it all. Bowen, Manu and Finley can guard Wade. Oh, wait, Antoine Walker is open from half court with only 23 seconds left on the clock. Walker is a black hole. The ball will go in to him and never come back out. He'll jack that ball up from anywhere regardless of the shot clock or the situation in the game.
Shaq can't play or won't play the pick and role. We love to run the pick n roll up top with Manu and Timmy. They have no answer to that. Certainly, Shaq can't guard Timmy. Neither can anyone else on their team.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Why did the spurs get owned by the lakers last year than. This is no regular offensive team that relies on perimeter shooting. This is a Shaq team. There is no answer for a Shaq team.

and why did the Heat with Shaq lose to the Pistons?

Who won the championship the last three years? All great defensive teams that were united.

BTW, defense alone won't do it. However, Ginobili's game improved exponentially. In 2003, we had great defense and two great players in Duncan and Robinson. In 2004, we had just lost David. Hence, it was Timmy alone plus our defense. In 2005, Ginobili became part of a great duo. So, our defense which was one of the two best in the league, plus Timmy and Ginobili as tremendous offensive threats.


We won championships two of the last three years. The Heat haven't won any. Are you just making this stuff up as you go along?

[Mavs<Spurs]

Its spelled liar. Just an FYI.


Probably everybody but TPark already knew that. He is quoted the way that he spelled it because it adds a lot to have the misspelling in there!
:fro

[T Park]

Im suprised SAS didnt bust out the "A real brotha plays in Miami" card.

Hes the one that has said in the past that some of the Spurs black players werent "black" enough.

[tophy7]

Spursdaone

:lol

[Knoxville Spur]

Shaq is declining and $20 mil for how many years? Miami has about a 1-2 year window to get to the finals, then forget it.

[HeatChamps]

Yeah but Walker is a scoring machine along with Jason Williams. The offense will revolve around Shaq and Wade and the other players will feed off them. SVG won't let Walker and J. Williams dictate the offense.

[Frenchise player]

The Heat are just like the 2004 Lakers, but Wade is not Kobe and Walker is half the player Malone was. The only one a little better is Williams than Payton but Derek Fisher was a lot better than any sub they will get.
Why the 2006 Heat will succeed where a more powerful Laker team failed?
To sum up: Heat 2006<Lakers 2004<Pistons 2004-05<Spurs 2005-06

[HeatChamps]

If Malone was healthy that Laker team was unbeatable. They beat your spurs by the way so that proves how good they are with a healthy team. The same with the Heat. Shaq only loses because someone screwed up and became selfish or a major injury takes them out. Shaq is supposed to win every year with the dominance he has on every team he plays.

[midgetonadonkey]

If Malone was healthy that Laker team was unbeatable. They beat your spurs by the way so that proves how good they are with a healthy team. The same with the Heat. Shaq only loses because someone screwed up and became selfish or a major injury takes them out. Shaq is supposed to win every year with the dominance he has on every team he plays.

The only point I'm making about this is:

Shaq - 13 seasons = 3 rings
Duncan - 8 seasons = 3 rings

[CubanMustGo]

Shaq is supposed to win every year with the dominance he has on every team he plays.

So what's his excuse for not winning every year? Hangnails? Bad hair days?

[samikeyp]

Why did the spurs get owned by the lakers last year than. This is no regular offensive team that relies on perimeter shooting. This is a Shaq team. There is no answer for a Shaq team.

You are right...signed 2004 Detroit Pistons.


If Malone was healthy that Laker team was unbeatable. They beat your spurs by the way so that proves how good they are with a healthy team. The same with the Heat. Shaq only loses because someone screwed up and became selfish or a major injury takes them out. Shaq is supposed to win every year with the dominance he has on every team he plays.

But if shaq is so dominant....why didn't they win the title in 04? Why did the Spurs knock them out, the 3-time defending champs, in 03?

Oh and the Lakers didn't own the Spurs last year, the Spurs beat them 4-0 in the season series.

[Sense]

Why did the spurs get owned by the lakers last year than. This is no regular offensive team that relies on perimeter shooting. This is a Shaq team. There is no answer for a Shaq team.



The Lakers probably did, probably didn't...


I'm not going to come up with an excuse like your sorry ass... that'd make me look very bad, something you haven't realized you are doing.


Does anyone else think this bandwagoner is making the real miami heat fans look bad?


I know he isn't making the other bandwagoners look bad, they already do .

[Horry For 3!]

Miami is for sure losing now. Stephen A picked them to win. :lol

[tophy7]

The Lakers probably did, probably didn't...


I'm not going to come up with an excuse like your sorry ass... that'd make me look very bad, something you haven't realized you are doing.


Does anyone else think this bandwagoner is making the real miami heat fans look bad?


I know he isn't making the other bandwagoners look bad, they already do .

HeatChamps = Spursdaone = A fan of any team besides Spurs

[SpursChampsIII]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.

Where do you get HeatChamps from, dumbass? Unstoppable means nobody can stop him, which also means there is no way they can lose...so what happened, dickhead? Those MF's need to reach the Finals before you can talk shit. Fuck Fat Ass Shack...Duncan will kick him so hard, he'll wear his ass for a hat.

[SpursChampsIII]

Try to beat the Pistons first. Then get cocky.

OR--he can just get cock.

[2pac]

Suns are crap since Jon Sunvold left.

[ginobme]

This raises an interesting question....

Why the hell are you watching Stephen A. Smith?

I just wanted to see how he would down play such a great offseason

[smeagol]

Shaq is supposed to win every year with the dominance he has on every team he plays.
Can you say Orlando?

[ginobme]

They were swept weren't they

[my2sons]

If Malone was healthy that Laker team was unbeatable. They beat your spurs by the way so that proves how good they are with a healthy team. The same with the Heat. Shaq only loses because someone screwed up and became selfish or a major injury takes them out. Shaq is supposed to win every year with the dominance he has on every team he plays.
i agree, but the heat picked up two of the most selfish players in the league. that does not bode well for team chemistry, unless of course you are looking for an explosion

[SpursWoman]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.


Just like last year, right? Duh. :lol

[tmtcsc]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.

Hey Heat, the Detroit Pistons called. They said they want their slippers to be set next to the shower when they get out and they want the fluffy robe this time. And you better have the lawn mowed this week !

They will also be having the waffles served with eggs prepared sunny-side up. No, that won't be all. They will also be expecting guests later so you better find your red jackets and be prepared to park some nice cars.

That's it.

[Mixability]

Shaq only loses because someone screwed up and became selfish or a major injury takes them out.

So who does he blame the thigh bruise on?

[nkdlunch]

ppl still listening to this guy?

[ObiwanGinobili]

I was waiting for someone to correct me if wrong... too lazy to google, thanks I'll fix it.


all this time I thought it was mispelled on purpose... oops. my bad.

[Kip Fanatic]

I think HeatChumps is SAS. This guys is very stupid or doing a good job at acting like he's stupid. Either way, he's stupid. The guy has no room to talk. The Spurs won. Period! No point in saying,"if this would have," or "if that doesn't happen." If that were the case, Spurs fans can say "if the clock would have started at the right time, .4 never happens and the Spurs go on to win the NBA Championship." However, there is no point you freak. Get over it and change your user name. The Heat aren't champs. Never will be. I am also wondering when you became a fan of the Heat. Could it have been when Shaq went over there like everyone else?

[wildbill2u]

SAS knows his shit. He knows never to bet against Shaq. That guy is unstoppable and whatever team he is on has the Shaq court advantage. Mohammad can't stop him.

Actually no one can stop Shaq--as long as the refs allow him to bulldoze over defensive players or put his left hand on them to hold them in place when he goes up.

I've never seen a player get such blatant favoritism from the refs on obvious fouls. Must be a league policy to keep the superstar shining.

Most superstars over the years haven't needed the refs to help them shine or keep them in the game.

[Trainwreck2100]

all this time I thought it was mispelled on purpose... oops. my bad.


Me too.

[dmac]

Everyone knows it was Shaq's thigh bruise that prevented Miami from winning a championship. Shaq healthy equals pistons loss. Next come the spurs and Mohammad would get embarrased by Shaq. They will have to put in Nesterovic to avoid the humiliation.
what was his excuse for 2003 and 2004? Bruised ego?

[2centsworth]

Florida also lacks a state income tax, don't they?
"lacks"? Are you saying they need a state income tax?

Florida does not have a state income tax, so the tax argument is stupid but expected from SAS.

[ginobme]

yeah he later went on to say that florida also has no income tax so i dont know where he was going with that argument

[benjirh]

The Heat are just like the 2004 Lakers, but Wade is not Kobe and Walker is half the player Malone was. The only one a little better is Williams than Payton but Derek Fisher was a lot better than any sub they will get.
Why the 2006 Heat will succeed where a more powerful Laker team failed?
To sum up: Heat 2006<Lakers 2004<Pistons 2004-05<Spurs 2005-06

Your kidding right. Wade is a much better fit for Shaq than Kobe was in 04. Walker is not half the player Malone was in 04 and he spreads the floor out more. Jones is another deep threat and is a better fit than what Fisher was in 04. There is no doubt that Miami is going to be tough. They are top 3 in the east, possibly 1. And they are top 5 in the league. Talent wise, Miami had a better offseason. Chemistry wise and need wise, SA had the better offseason. I am planning on SA winning it all, but it would not surprise me to have to go through Miami to get it.

[2centsworth]

Why did the spurs get owned by the lakers last year than. This is no regular offensive team that relies on perimeter shooting. This is a Shaq team. There is no answer for a Shaq team.
shaq had little to do with it moron, it was always Kobe that killed the spurs. Then the spurs figured it out and kicked the crap out of the lakers. Then LA came back with Karl Malone who made a *.04 difference.

Shaq is easy to deal with, which you'll find out. At least SAS helps you justify your paper championship.

[Extra Stout]

Stephen A. Smith is hilarious. You can just imagine when he heard that Finley signed with the Spurs that he started throwing things in anger.

I think it is interesting that HeatChamps mentioned Shaq's thigh bruise as an excuse. Apparently he lives in a world where 30-something people who weigh over 300 pounds become more durable as they age rather than more injury-prone.

Well, I suppose when Shaq's health breaks down again the Heat will take over the Kings' mantle as "hypothetical champions."

[SWC Bonfire]

You can just imagine when he heard that Finley signed with the Spurs that he started throwing things in anger.

:lol Serves the bastard right.:tu

[dbreiden83080]

SAS is one of the many poor unfortunate souls out there in the media that are still convinced Shaq is better than Duncan. Someone needs to clue him in the that the media kissing Shaq's ass all the time does not win titles or make him better than Duncan.

[ginobme]

speaking of thigh bruises, didn't Duncan play the entire playoffs with busted ankes wrapped up so tight that blood wasn't circulating to his feet??? And he still led his team to a title, and the Series MVP!!!

[Spursdaone]

speaking of thigh bruises, didn't Duncan play the entire playoffs with busted ankes wrapped up so tight that blood wasn't circulating to his feet??? And he still led his team to a title, and the Series MVP!!!
Duncan looked fine to me. I just don't think people want to admit around that Miami has the best lineup in basketball. They are too good. In the playoffs the starting lineup means more than the bench.

[samikeyp]

Duncan looked fine to me.

then you weren't watching, mouse.

[Dre_7]

In the playoffs the starting lineup means more than the bench.

:lol Really?? Then what happened in the Finals last year? Didnt DET have the best starting 5 in the league?

[Spursdaone]

I think that is more Duncan being Timid rather than injured. The guy is scared to make the big play at the end of a game.

[Manu20]

I think that is more Duncan being Timid rather than injured. The guy is scared to make the big play at the end of a game.

Yeah like game 6 of the Seattle series :rolleyes

[Dre_7]

I think that is more Duncan being Timid rather than injured. The guy is scared to make the big play at the end of a game.

Dude you need to watch some Spurs games one of these times. You know how many times Tim has taken the shot at the enbd of a game? Many! He is not afraid.

So have we found out yet? Is this Spursdaone mouse, LakerGod, wolves009, or who? :lmao :lol

[Matrix]

Thats to be expected...and yes, Florida is one of 9 states with no state income tax. You would think SAS would know that being that he's lives up Shaq's ass.


isn't that why OJ moved there, so he wouldn't have to pay for the civil lawsuit?

[HeatChamps]

Timmy is most pathetic "great" player in the league. Next time he shows up big for an entire series let me know.

[Dre_7]

Timmy is most pathetic "great" player in the league. Next time he shows up big for an entire series let me know.

Next time the Heat win a title, let me know. :p

[Spursdaone]

Dude you need to watch some Spurs games one of these times. You know how many times Tim has taken the shot at the enbd of a game? Many! He is not afraid.

So have we found out yet? Is this Spursdaone mouse, LakerGod, wolves009, or who? :lmao :lol
I loved how he almost cost San Antonio the series to Detroit. Horry bailed out his ass.

[samikeyp]

Timmy is most pathetic "great" player in the league. Next time he shows up big for an entire series let me know.

NBA Finals 2003

[2centsworth]

Scoreboard!

[LilMissSPURfect]

Timmy is most pathetic "great" player in the league. Next time he shows up big for an entire series let me know.


tim plays ball not mind games, media shows and guess what's wrong with me excuses like shaq!

[Timmy21]

I like him. He is a Philly guy

[2centsworth]

Timmy is most pathetic "great" player in the league. Next time he shows up big for an entire series let me know.

Scoreboard Spurs 3 Heat 0.


Heat = all talk no show.

[Vashner]

Timmy is most pathetic "great" player in the league. Next time he shows up big for an entire series let me know.

Heat Champs? WTF is that?

Are you the dumbass that printed the Finley posters lurking here?

HA I knew you where lurker you idiot!

[dbreiden83080]

Heatchamp we get that you are a Shaq fan but if you do not have great respect for Duncan and what he has done, then there is something wrong with you. Not many people in here like Shaq but we do respect him.

[Money316]

Everyone knows it was Shaq's thigh bruise that prevented Miami from winning a championship. Shaq healthy equals pistons loss. Next come the spurs and Mohammad would get embarrased by Shaq. They will have to put in Nesterovic to avoid the humiliation.

If ShaqFu is so unstoppable, and likely to win the championship singlehandedly ever year, then why did he have such a FUped recruiting record this summer? Lets see Horry, NVE, Finely ....

Seems like the smart money is on Duncan.

What say you fool?
:fro :fro :fro

[alamo50]

Good!
1% chance he was gonna jump on the silver and black wagon, but I like aHoles like him off the wagon so we can run over them.....again and again and again ANG AGAIN!

:smokin

[BlueShark#6]

SAS = SuckerA$$Smith

[Ghost Writer]

I used to hate Stephen A., but since I've learned to accept where he stands on issues (even though I tend to disagree with most of his views), I find him amusing.

First off, he patronizes Shaq to the level of Ahmad riding Jordan's coattails.

Second, he panders to the black superstar on his show, "Quite Frankly" to the degree not seen since "The Arsenio Hall Show."

Take SAS for what he's worth and you'll find him less irritating.

[SequSpur]

I used to hate Stephen A., but since I've learned to accept where he stands on issues (even though I tend to disagree with most of his views), I find him amusing.

First off, he patronizes Shaq to the level of Ahmad riding Jordan's coattails.

Second, he panders to the black superstar on his show, "Quite Frankly" to the degree not seen since "The Arsenio Hall Show."

Take SAS for what he's worth and you'll find him less irritating.


Agree. I find SAS very amusing.